California Family Resource Association

California Family Resource Association www.californiafamilyresource.org Founded in 2005, CFRA advocates for policies, programs, and resources that help families and communities thrive and succeed.

The mission of the California Family Resource Association is to advocate for the innovative public policies and resources needed for families and communities to thrive and succeed. CFRA is a statewide membership association of organizations and individuals working to build vibrant communities that put children and families first. We also build the capacity of our member organizations to impact policy change, partner with local government and community allies, and achieve sustainability. CFRA's policy priorities are:
*child welfare
*mental health
*economic success
*school readiness

11/12/2025

🌟Member Spotlight: SHIELDS for Families 🌟

CFRA and The Child Abuse Prevention Center recently visited SHIELDS for Families in South Los Angeles, and we came away deeply inspired.

What Makes SHIELDS Different?
They've built a truly integrated continuum of care—not just programs side by side, but services that actively connect so families experience seamless support from a single, trusted partner:

✨ ASK — immediate resource navigation & family support
✨ CalAIM — whole person care coordination
✨ POSC — wraparound support for families impacted by prenatal substance exposure
✨ Family Preservation & Community Cultural Brokers
✨ Home Visitation (PAT/HFA)
✨ Behavioral Health Services
✨ And much more

🔑The key? These programs truly talk to one another. Families are referred internally across services, reducing gaps and creating wraparound care that actually wraps around.

🔦Spotlight: Families Stronger Together LA🔦
This program provides 24 hour response and preventative legal services to families reported to or under investigation by DCFS. Each family is paired with a peer partner with lived experience, plus access to mental health services, home visiting, substance use support, legal services, and more.

This is prevention exactly where it matters most: before a crisis becomes a case, and before a family becomes defined by a system instead of supported by a community.

Thank you to SHIELDS for Families for welcoming us and showing us what it looks like to build prevention infrastructure that's both responsive and relational. 💜

Learn more about their work at https://bit.ly/4qIJ0Pr

CFRA MEMBERS & CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PARTNERS - YOU'RE INVITED!Join us for Advocacy Academy Session 1: The Power of Adv...
11/10/2025

CFRA MEMBERS & CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PARTNERS - YOU'RE INVITED!

Join us for Advocacy Academy Session 1: The Power of Advocacy & Storytelling

Transform your passion into action and learn how to craft stories that move policy! 💜✨

📅 Tuesday, January 13, 2026
🕐 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
📍 Virtual

What You'll Learn:
✨ Why advocacy matters for family-serving organizations
✨ The difference between advocacy & lobbying
✨ How to use storytelling to influence policy
✨ Craft your own powerful advocacy story

Investment:
💜 CFRA Members: FREE (get the registration link on Calprevents)
💜 CAPCs: $100 per session or $250 for all 3 sessions

This is Session 1 of 3 - don't miss out! Space is limited!
👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4gmeDtp

11/07/2025

💛 Loving your CFRA membership? Share the love! 💜

You already know how great CFRA is, now's the perfect time to invite someone else to experience it too!

Here's the deal: Refer a new member and score a FREE month off your annual dues! 🎉

Quick steps:
💜 Think of a colleague who'd benefit
💜 Point them to: https://bit.ly/4nDgVXG
💜 Make sure they add your name as referrer
💜 Enjoy your discount!

The more members we have, the stronger our Family Resource Center community grows.🌟

10/23/2025

🎉 Celebrate 20 Years of CFRA's Impact!🎉

CFRA members, this one's for YOU.

Join us at our next FRC Learning Lab as we celebrate two decades of incredible work and honor the vision of our founders with a special reunion panel.

This isn't just about looking back, it's about leaning into joy, building momentum, and creating shared purpose for CFRA's future. Let's strengthen our connections, wrap up the year together, and celebrate everything we've accomplished.

✨ You've been part of this journey. Come celebrate with us.

📅 December 9th | 10 AM–12 PM
🎤 Special Founders Reunion Panel
✨ Plus other activities to close out the year strong

📩Register on CalPrevents under the Events tab. Click the 📅calendar icon to add it to your calendar.

We can't wait to see you there!

🚨 Action Needed: Sign-On Letter for FY26 FRC Funding Both the House and Senate have released their FY26 Appropriations b...
10/16/2025

🚨 Action Needed: Sign-On Letter for FY26 FRC Funding

Both the House and Senate have released their FY26 Appropriations bills, and each includes supportive language for Family Resource Centers (FRCs). The House version encourages HHS to evaluate states’ investments in FRCs—language we want included in the final legislation!

The FRC Coalition is coordinating an organizational sign-on letter. You can review the draft and sign on here: https://bit.ly/3J7M72g

🗓 New Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025 (originally October 10)

Let’s make sure FRCs are supported—sign on today! ✨

🌟CFRA Highlight - CPI Bringing Family Voices to Policymakers🌟CFRA joined Congressman Mike Thompson’s Office in visiting ...
10/14/2025

🌟CFRA Highlight - CPI Bringing Family Voices to Policymakers🌟

CFRA joined Congressman Mike Thompson’s Office in visiting the Child Parent Institute's Family Resource Center (CPI FRC) at John Reed Elementary in Rohnert Park.

During CPI’s weekly El Cafecito, Sergio Toscano, the Congressman’s Field Representative, heard directly from parents and staff about what makes FRCs so impactful: trust, belonging, and connection.

💬 “Building trust is our number one goal. Once there is trust and safety, comfort grows.” – Norma Robles, CPI Staff

💬 “For me, CPI has become like a family; it is a place where peace and tranquility can be felt.” – Teresa, Parent

This visit was part of CFRA’s advocacy to ensure policymakers see firsthand how FRCs strengthen communities and transform lives.

📊 CPI FRC Impact
• 227 families served in 2024
• $44,300 distributed in essential gift cards
• 2,060 parents supported through the Diaper Project since 2017

💜 Thank you to CPI staff, parents, and partners for welcoming us and sharing your stories. Your work proves that relationships—not just numbers—create real change.

💜 CFRA is excited to share….Somos Latine Families Episode 2: Creating Partnerships that Protect the Health and Well-bein...
09/26/2025

💜 CFRA is excited to share….

Somos Latine Families Episode 2: Creating Partnerships that Protect the Health and Well-being of Our Communities

📅 Monday, October 6
⏰ 12–1 PM PT
✔️Free & Virtual
Delivered in Spanish with live English translation

Families have a wide range of needs — including health, nutrition, housing, and legal support. Safety net programs play a key role in promoting family health and well-being, but accessing these services can be a challenge. Join us for a discussion on how safety net programs work and how community wellness hubs can support healthy futures for families.

About the series:
Somos Latine Families is a free conversation series creating safe, welcoming spaces for Latine families to explore parenting, cultural identity, and well-being. All are welcome!

And there’s more! This is the second of a 4-part series exploring parenting in the Latine community, with future sessions on community health, mental health, and raising empowered children.

Register here: https://bit.ly/46EJgpn

09/23/2025

🌟 From Networks Meeting → Learning Lab🌟

Based on feedback from FRCs in our Association, we’re excited to announce that our Networks Meeting is evolving into the Learning Lab! This new format emphasizes collaboration, learning, and sharing best practices across the CFRA network.

We’re kicking things off with our September Member Spotlight, La Familia Counseling Center, who will lead the first Learning Lab by sharing strategies and insights from their impactful work.

⏰Date & Time: October 14th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
✔️Save your spot now: Register on the CalPrevents Event Page

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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